Rowoon announced his departure to focus on his acting career this Monday, 18
On the morning of this Monday, the 18th, the Fantasy fandom, from the SF9 group, was surprised by the announcement that Rowoon He was leaving training to focus on his career as an actor. In a statement, FNC Entertainment, the company responsible for the boy group, said:
“Although the directions of their activities are different, Rowoon, who will remain as the ninth member of SF9, along with the other eight members, will cheer for each other and each will try their best in their own ways to impress the fans” (via Soompi).
After the news broke, Rowoon made a point of speaking out through a handwritten letter shared in the group’s official fancafé, where he thanks him for the time he spent alongside the members and fans.
Check out the full translation:
“Hello, this is Rowoon.
I think I thought a lot about what words to start with.
Honestly, it’s also a little scary writing for the first time in so long.
I think I’ve become a little more familiar with being stricter with myself when carrying out scheduled activities and taking on new challenges.
There was also frustration at not being able to resolve one by one, big or small misunderstandings, and while I thought that one day my sincerity would be delivered, the days passed as I focused on the work I needed to do immediately.
Of course, I understand that I can receive as much hate as I have received interest and support, but I think I’m a little soft.
Depending on the occasion, it takes courage to face and deny a misunderstanding when it arises, but the last few days I’ve been busy hiding. I sincerely apologize if there are fans who were hurt and upset by my complacent attitude.
If you weren’t familiar with how I changed, you were also definitely upset that I hid myself. I sincerely apologize.
I participated in the scheduled activities with a grateful heart for every precious memory during the last seven years.
I am filled with gratitude as I write [esta carta] as I look back on my life. This is also a thank you to everyone.
This year, I turn 27 and I want to take on a new challenge.
I really didn’t know how to say this or where and how I should start talking, but I want to have the courage to convey that I want to take on a new challenge.
Please stay tuned so that 27-year-old Kim Seok Woo (real name Rowoon) can live a life that he can be responsible for.
I will be exactly as everyone remembers.
I am grateful to everyone.
I would be very grateful if you would continue to take good care of me.”
With his departure, SF9 will continue its promotions with just eight members: Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Yoo Taeyang, Hwiyoung It is Chani. The group’s last comeback with all nine members took place in January this year, with the album “THE PIECE OF9”. Remember the video for the title track “Puzzle”!
Source: Recreio
